Peyman Kazemi, a 30-year-old political activist, was arrested at his private residence in Amlash on Friday, March 8, 2024, by intelligence forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. According to informed sources, when his family visited the police station to inquire about his status, they were referred to the IRGC intelligence department.
According to published information, Peyman Kazemi was sentenced to five years in prison—of which three years are enforceable—on charges of “propaganda against the regime,” “insulting the leader,” and “spreading false information.” He is currently serving his sentence in Rudsar Prison.
Peyman Kazemi has not taken any leave during his imprisonment and has declared that he will never request furlough from the prison authorities. He stated: “They will be forced to open the prison gates on my release day, and I will walk out with my head held high.”
Peyman Kazemi is an active member of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign. This campaign is recognized as a civil movement against the enforcement of death sentences in Iran, using symbolic actions to express opposition to capital punishment.
The arrest and sentencing of political activists in Iran have long been criticized by international organizations. These organizations emphasize that imposing severe sentences on individuals merely for expressing their opinions violates fundamental human rights. However, Iranian judicial authorities typically justify such convictions under the pretext of “counteracting security threats.
